A withered leaf drifted by, landing on the broken tiles beneath the eaves, accentuating the bleakness of autumn. There were fewer pedestrians on the streets, and the street vendors had completely vanished. In the distance, a patrol squad from the City Defense Camp approached. Their expressions were stern, their eyes constantly scanning their surroundings. Standing alone by the street in the quiet avenue, Bai Xi drew the patrol's attention.
"Go home early! If you don't have urgent business, don't go out at night," the squad captain stepped forward and reminded her. After saying that, the team continued their patrol. Bai Xi turned around and walked toward the General Mansion. Not long after, another patrol squad emerged from an intersecting street, which finally caught her attention.
